Our Romanian name database contains 4.130 Romanian surnames and 9.419 Romanian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Romanian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. The Romanian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Romanian names as well. To create the Romanian name database we used 70.279 validated Romanian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Romanian surnames

This table show popular Romanian surnames. In Romania, the surname typically follows the first name and is passed down from one generation to the next. It is common for married women to adopt their husband's surname, but they may also choose to keep their maiden name. It is also not uncommon for children to have a combination of their parents' surnames. In certain cases, people may also change their surname for personal or professional reasons.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Popescu 546 0.8% American British Spanish
Popa 513 0.7% British American Spanish
Andrei 375 0.5% Italian British American
Radu 344 0.5% British Spanish American
Alexandru 337 0.5% British Italian Spanish
Mihai 322 0.5% British Italian American
Ionescu 320 0.5% American British Spanish
Pop 296 0.4% American British Spanish
Bogdan 267 0.4% American British Hungarian
Stefan 247 0.4% American German British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 70.279 Romanian social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Romanian first names

In Romania, parents often choose a first name for their child based on family tradition, religious or cultural significance, or personal preference. They may also consider the name's meaning or how it sounds when paired with the child's surname. Family members and close friends may also be consulted for input or approval. Ultimately, the decision is made by the parents and is often a reflection of their values and beliefs.

Popular Romanian male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Andrei 1.362 3.2% Brazilian American British
Bogdan 1.023 2.4% Polish American British
Alex 1.016 2.4% American British Spanish
Adrian 984 2.3% Spanish American British
Mihai 958 2.3% British American Spanish
Alexandru 891 2.1% British Moldovan American
Cristian 778 1.8% Spanish Colombian Argentinean
Marius 718 1.7% German Norwegian Mahoran
Daniel 680 1.6% American British Spanish
Vlad 617 1.5% American Belarusian British
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 70.279 Romanian social media profiles from which 42.408 (60%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Romanian female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Andreea 1.053 3.8% British Spanish American
Alexandra 768 2.8% American British French
Cristina 720 2.6% Spanish Italian American
Ioana 588 2.1% British American Spanish
Alina 510 1.8% American German British
Mihaela 497 1.8% British Italian Croatian
Diana 494 1.8% American Mexican Colombian
Oana 427 1.5% British American Spanish
Raluca 404 1.4% British American Spanish
Elena 395 1.4% Spanish Italian American
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 70.279 Romanian social media profiles from which 27.871 (40%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.